I have lost count of how many times I’ve been asked, "Are my devices listening?" I will tell you this: They are always listening for the wake word, and tech companies admit smart assistants mishear ...

Click a webpage, and you will find your browser seeking permissions for sending notifications or accessing your camera and microphone. This can bother us as many do not prefer unwanted suggestions.

I have lost count of how many times I’ve been asked, “Are my devices listening?” I will tell you this: They are always listening for the wake word, and tech companies admit smart assistants mishear ...

For a mic blocker, Kopacko recommends the Mic-Lock Microphone Blocker ($10.99, check price on Amazon). When plugged into your laptop’s 3.5mm jack, “the accessory works by tricking your device into ...

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If you've Zoomed at all over the last four-plus months, you're certainly familiar with that pop-up box that requests permission to use your device's microphone or camera. How else are you supposed to ...

It’s a truism that’s all too real – anything online can be hacked, and that includes that tiny lens above your laptop screen. And even if you’re already following the usual cybersecurity rules, it can ...